Pediatric Physiatry Rehabilitation Physician

Overview: The Pediatric Rehabilitation Specialist Physician is a valued member of the medical staff at Legacy Portland Hospitals, providing comprehensive care within Pediatric Rehabilitation Services. This role encompasses direct patient care, interdisciplinary consultation, and collaboration with a wide range of healthcare providers to support optimal patient outcomes. In addition, the physician contributes to teaching and educational initiatives, as well as administrative responsibilities that support program development and clinical excellence. We invite qualified candidates to apply and join our dedicated team. Responsibilities Clinical: Provides direct medical care and consultation services for children requiring rehabilitation services at Legacy Portland Hospitals or who are referred for outpatient evaluation or services. Provides or arranges coverage or cross coverage for Pediatric Rehabilitation Services twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week together with other physical medicine specialists and pediatricians on the LPH medical staff. Responds promptly in writing to referral source with evaluation and suggested plan of care. Provides telephone consultative services as appropriate for children with injuries and/or disabilities possibly requiring rehabilitation services. Provides medical coordination of direct patient care delivered by multidisciplinary team including therapists. Administration: Participates in the development and implementation of standards, policies, protocols, and quality assurance guidelines for the care of hospitalized children and outpatients receiving rehabilitation services, together with the administrative team and the Chief of Pediatrics. Participates in selecting, training and evaluating personnel providing pediatric rehabilitation services. Participates with physicians, surgeons, support services and other hospital personnel in coordinating the care of children receiving rehabilitation services. Facilitates the transfer of patients between the clinical units and Rehabilitation Service. Meets regularly with appropriate line administrators and colleagues, to review clinical and administrative issues. Participates regularly in the teaching activities of the Department of Pediatrics including resident, student, nurse, and therapist education and outreach continuing medical education. Serves on Department, Hospital, and Legacy Health System committees as requested.